I used to say that I never wanted to apologize. It wasn’t that I felt I was without flaw and that apologies were unwarranted. And it wasn’t because I felt embarrassed or put out by issuing an apology. Rather, it was my roundabout way of saying that I never wanted to cause someone harm or […]
Archives for October 2016
Willpower and Habits
Turning on the Autopilot As we move through life, we create patterns. Habits and routines allow us to do oft-repeated tasks efficiently and are typically performed without conscious thought. For instance, consider your daily commute. Driving the same route, day after day, week after week, it is unlikely that you make many choices regarding which […]
Be a Friend, Not a Buddy
One of my teachers, Master Ken Corona, said, “I will never be your buddy, but I will always be your friend.” I have had a lot of teachers over the years. They all had quirks, they all had strengths. Master Corona is extremely warm and approachable. He is easy to talk to because it is […]